INTRODUCTION
The web based learning class is convenient for students who have busy work schedules, or travel often for various reasons. It may also be more convenient for students who have problems with transportation or child care arrangements. They may not be able to commit a specific day, time or location (on a regular basis). By taking this web based class students are able to meet their educational goals and graduate in a timely manner.
The course of Psychosocial Aspects of Aging examines the process of aging from individual and societal perspectives. It includes information on the speed of behavior, mental functioning, mental disorders, socialization, social support, economics and retirement, leisure activities, living arrangements, social services, and death and dying. It also explores the social forces that affect older adults and how older adults affect society. After taking this course students should be able to:
1 . Describe and discuss cognitive changes with aging.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues, social
support, and successful aging.
3. Display increased awareness of later adulthood as it relates to
living arrangements, social services, death and dying issues,
and social and health policy.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of programs and services for the
elderly and how they are implemented.
5. Describe significant demographic changes in the population.
6. Examine and clarify one’s attitudes toward successful aging and
death & dying.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING
INTRODUCTIONThe web based learning class is convenient for students who have busy work schedules, or travel often for various reasons. It may also be more convenient for students who have problems with transportation or child care arrangements. They may not be able to commit a specific day, time or location (on a regular basis). By taking this web based class students are able to meet their educational goals and graduate in a timely manner.
The course of Psychosocial Aspects of Aging examines the process of aging from individual and societal perspectives. It includes information on the speed of behavior, mental functioning, mental disorders, socialization, social support, economics and retirement, leisure activities, living arrangements, social services, and death and dying. It also explores the social forces that affect older adults and how older adults affect society.
After taking this course students should be able to:
1 . Describe and discuss cognitive changes with aging.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues, social
support, and successful aging.
3. Display increased awareness of later adulthood as it relates to
living arrangements, social services, death and dying issues,
and social and health policy.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of programs and services for the
elderly and how they are implemented.
5. Describe significant demographic changes in the population.
6. Examine and clarify one’s attitudes toward successful aging and
death & dying.
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